My Favourite Holiday Cottages

27/06/2024

When the sun shines, the everyday in this country is beautiful.

20/05/2024

“Green and blue must not be seen” Really?

30/11/2021

So who has snow???❄️ ❄️

26/11/2021

And suddenly it feels like winter. 😳 Stay warm everyone and have a good weekend.

24/11/2021

Good Morning. Nothing like an invigorating early morning stroll down a country lane - dog in tow - to clear the mind before the day's demands tap you upon the shoulder.

23/11/2021

Autumn is putting on an incredible finale. 🍁

19/11/2021

Don’t you love the drama of fast changing autumn colours. Makes you want to curl up in front of a cosy fire doesn’t it? 🍁 🍂🍁 🍂

15/11/2021

Autumn sunshine and dark clouds created a magical view just above Brayford.

15/11/2021

Rudy the South West Coat Path Ambassadog shares the best winter dog walks on the path!!

The clocks have gone back and the weather is turning colder, but even so, many of us are dreaming of weekend beach-time. It’s the time of year when dog owners and their four-legged friends can acce…

13/11/2021

12/11/2021

Winter sunset in St Ives with a storm hurtling in from the Atlantic. #

12/11/2021

Mid November and autumn colours abound, all the brighter after a washing from a passing autumnal shower as in this image of a Devon lane on the edge of Exmoor.

This display is good to run through the month - so why not book a weekend or midweek break in or to enjoy a touch of autumn gold.

10/11/2021

Is it just us or does summer suddenly feel like a long, long time ago…. and does Christmas suddenly feel like it is just around the corner?

Here are some blue skies to lift your mood…. As well as some lovely pics of the beautiful Orchard Cottage at Mornacott, Devon. More details about the cottage (complete with recently installed electric vehicle charger) in the link in our bio!

08/11/2021

Is it just us or does summer suddenly feel like a long, long time ago…. and does Christmas suddenly feel like it is just around the corner?

Here are some blue skies to lift your mood…. As well as some lovely pics of the beautiful Orchard Cottage at Mornacott, Devon. More details about the cottage (complete with recently installed electric vehicle charger) in the link in our bio! and

08/11/2021

Is it just us or does summer suddenly feel like a long, long time ago…. and does Christmas suddenly feel like it is just around the corner?

Here are some blue skies to lift your mood…. As well as some lovely pics of the beautiful Orchard Cottage at Mornacott, Devon which was recently fitted with an electric vehicle charging point!!

https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/devon/south-molton/orchard-

View Orchard Cottage, a beautifully converted Devon Barn with WiFi sleeping 6 in a secluded rural location at Mornacott Farm near Exmoor in North Devon

05/11/2021

When the Boat Comes In: Three of them come along at once. Barnstaple Gig Boats return after a late autumn row on the River Taw. Have a good weekend everyone. !

04/11/2021

Looking for a real eco- retreat? The Cedar Log Cabin in Brynhallt ticks a lot of planet-friendly boxes. Hand built with sustainable Western Red Cedar, This traditional lodge is all about coziness. More info here 👉 https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/shropshire/ellesmere/cedar-log-cabin

03/11/2021

The November issue of The Holiday Homefront, our Newsletter packed with news and advice to help holiday cottage owners stay on top of their game, has been published today. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3k2zO7M

03/11/2021

Georgie Goes Investigating. This is a regular badger or fox crossing point on Mill Lane and Georgie always likes to check it out. This Devon Lane in Bratton Fleming is resplendent in its autumn colours – but still relatively green for a November morning.

02/11/2021

Fighting climate change is on everyone's mind this week more than ever, so we thought we would showcase a few of our eco-friendly cottages starting with the lovely The Chestnuts in the Cotswolds.

Sleeping 8, practically everything in this cottage has been sourced from an eco-friendly / organic perspective – even the toiletries. A perfect example of the fact that going eco-friendly does not mean dumbing down on comfort.

No wonder it was voted as as one of the top 25 Stylish getaways in the British countryside by the Sunday Mirror.
More here 👉

31/10/2021

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

28/10/2021

Continuing our mini-series on autumnal coastal retreats, we thought we would share 3 reasons for visiting North Norfolk in the Autumn:
1. You can look for fossils along the Deep History Coast, without the crowds.
2. It's the prime time for birdwatching as thousands of birds including pink -footed geese fly south from the Arctic for the winter.
3. Enjoy some of the UK’s darkest skies; perfect for star-gazing.

Tempted? Why not stay a while at the beautiful The StableYard cottage in Northrepps, just 3 miles from Cromer.

Details here: https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/norfolk/cromer/the-stable-yard

27/10/2021

Continuing our mini-series on autumnal coastal holidays, today's gorgeous cottage takes us to the magnificent Northumberland Coast.

With the coast, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle and Lindisfarne just moments away, this eco-cottage is a perfect base to explore from. Better yet....once you're done exploring for the day, it welcomes you home with all the mod cons and a cosy log fire. https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/northumberland/bamburgh/mallow-lodge

26/10/2021

With evenings drawing in, and the weather definitely turning this week we are turning our attention to the joys of out of season beach retreats.

Take Lucy's Beach House in Cornwall's lovely Portreath. With no crowds you can enjoy the town and restaurants without the crush; dogs can play on the beach to their heart's content and the lovely log fire will offer a cosy end to the day.

What's not to love? https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/cornwall/portreath/lucys-beach-house , , , , , , , , , , ,

25/10/2021

We thought we’d start the week with a bit of autumnal colour - courtesy of the Suffolk countryside.

Why not stay a while and explore? Have a look for Suffolk cottages on our website. 🍁

22/10/2021

Planning your next holiday move? Why not consider an out of season visit to Cornwall? You’ll have the beaches to yourselves ( almost) and if you are travelling with a four footed friend you’ll find most of the dog restrictions have been lifted. 🐶And if it’s walking you’re looking for… then there is really no@better time to see the countryside in all its autumnal finery.

Rosevean House in the stunning north Cornwall village of St Agnes is the ideal autumnal retreat. Perfectly located for bracing walks along the clifftops, and even more perfectly equipped for cosy days playing games. In fact, it has a whole games room dedicated to family fun. Have a look! https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/cornwall/st-agnes/rosevean-house

21/10/2021

Just a little snapshot of our top dog Georgie on a glorious autumn dog walk in Chelfham - a lovely spot between Bratton Fleming and Barnstaple.
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20/10/2021

You know when the weather is too glorious to be indoors, but a little too crisp to stay outdoors too long? That's when a conservatory - or a winter garden as some might call it - really comes into its own!

This particularly fine example welcomes visitors to the lovely East Lodge in Yorkshire....have a closer look here https://www.myfavouriteholidaycottages.co.uk/north-yorkshire/bedale/east-lodge-yorkshire

19/10/2021

It's Exmoor Day today. The National Park is 67 years old and is maturing beautifully. Here's Wistlandpound, one of our favourite evening dog walks gently ascending from green to autumn gold. https://bit.ly/2LhlGpr

19/10/2021

When they said, "Would you like to come for a little winter boat trip at Lynmouth?" ... I wasn't expecting this!